The Wisdom of Trauma

The film understands and shows trauma, the root of our deepest wounds in ways I have never seen before. I am truly grateful for this film, it is honest, human, painful but beautiful at the same time. I find it very helpful for healing and reconnecting with ourselves and also to learn more about trauma, addiction, disease and recovery.

This is the first time ever that I am posting a review here, but I felt that this movie is so special and more people should be aware of its existence.

While the general approach towards appreciating trauma is definitely welcome, it is nothing too radical and has been part of psychology for years.

The methods and suggestions depicted tiptoe between science and pseudoscience with no reference to studies whatsoever. I also can't help but notice that the documentary revolves around one person and his brand rather than the full range of approaches, definitions and meanings of trauma that exist, that a title like the above would lead me to expect.

Unfortunately, for me it is a romanticised advertisement and awareness campaign rather than a documentary.

This film is brutally honest while at the same time being hopeful and tender about human potential- honest and tender in the most eloquent way possible. I am not exaggerating when I say that I don't believe that this film could have delivered its message any more impactfully, at least for me.

Perhaps the film is excessively focused on Gabor Mate's work, which might impart a cheesy glamorized halo around him in the eyes of some viewers, but at the same time, I was able to follow and appreciate the contributions and insights of other professionals and survivors throughout the film. For his part, I considered Mate a kind of cinematic anchor, a unifying thread through the work and experiences of others, which contributed to an overall sense of structure and cohesiveness within the film.

This documentary is truly a film from the heart- in my mind (and heart), a work of art 😊✌🏼

I liked it, but it lacked something. I don't know if it should have blown me away like the others, but it did raise new questions which I will use. Nevertheless, I recommend it! Well done!

I follow Dr. Maté for years now. I love him and his work...helped me so much with my own trauma and addiction! Being forever grateful for that!!! <3

Can't recommend this film too much!

Go watch it! He wisdom in it, has the potential to heal you!!!